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I once believed I understood love, passion, and longing, until I met him. He turned my world on its axis, making me the object of his obsession while he became the embodiment of my deepest transgression. I became his devoted lover; he became my salvation. He commanded me with unyielding intensity, and I, in turn, surrendered completely to his will.

The Axis of Desire

Amanda sat on the bed, her arms wrapped around herself as her thoughts spiraled. 


She had replayed it a hundred times in her head, trying to make sense of it. 


The Raphael she had met was arrogant, controlling, but never cruel. This, however-this was cruel. 


Was he joking from the beginning? From the ride to the airport? Is this his real self? 


Did he want to make her feel like an escort because she had accepted his contract? 


The thought sent a sharp sting to her chest. 


Just as she was about to drown in her thoughts again, a soft knock sounded at the door. 


Another knock. This time, his voice came softer. "Baby. Baby, please let me in." 


He knocked again, desperation creeping into his tone. "My love... My love, let me explain. I shouldn't have-" 


Chapter 32 (Author’s POV)